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Find a Fraction of a Number

In this worksheet, students will find a fraction of a whole number

'Find a Fraction of a Number' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 3

Year:  Year 8 Maths worksheets

Curriculum topic:   Number

Curriculum subtopic:   Use Four Operations for All Numbers

Popular topics:   Numbers worksheets

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Worksheet Overview

In this activity, we will learn how to find a fraction of a whole number.

 

Example


Find the value of:

5/6 of 42

 

Answer

 

To find a fraction of a whole number, first divide by the denominator, then multiply by the numerator.

  42 ÷ 6 = 7               7 × 5 = 35 
 

5/6 of 42 = 35

 

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